Baratz also noted that Finley's surgically repaired neck has received clearance from Dr. Joseph Maroon, the neurosurgeon who fused the tight end's C3-C4 vertebrates after Finley suffered a spinal contusion in October.

That's a hopeful stepping stone for the player, but Finley has yet to be cleared by an NFL team and likely won't be signed until that happens. If healthy, the athletic seven-year target would make for a tantalizing addition in Seattle or New England, although a reunion with the Packers still makes the most sense.